tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post995158162134251141..comments2017-09-25T12:56:53.965-04:00Comments on The Daly Planet: Best NASCAR TV Pre-Race Show Host Of 2008?Daly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-20193654659168637512008-11-27T14:07:00.000-05:002008-11-27T14:07:00.000-05:00Sorry, JD, but I refuse to pick between Bestwick a...Sorry, JD, but I refuse to pick between Bestwick and Voda.<BR/><BR/>I love the 30 minute setup, and Voda is fun and friendly, and sitting across from you talking about racing.<BR/><BR/>Bestwick is Bestwick. Plain and simple. He could host a game of cricket and I would watch.<BR/><BR/>The rest are not up to these two.Delennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14054910856006651253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-60735635567952295542008-11-27T12:19:00.000-05:002008-11-27T12:19:00.000-05:00Has to be a dead heat for Allen and Krista to be #...Has to be a dead heat for Allen and Krista to be #1!<BR/><BR/><BR/>Myers and Weber dead heat for last.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669662544814316500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-25252210878693182752008-11-26T17:22:00.000-05:002008-11-26T17:22:00.000-05:00Alen Bestwick is okay. He reads very well. He read...Alen Bestwick is okay. He reads very well. He reads a script from a telepromter or notes, but does not seem "natural." <BR/><BR/>Chris Myers is a natural. He's done the Super Bowl, World Series, NFL, and I think right now he is doing pxp for the NFL on a regional station. Fox keeps him because he's popular.<BR/><BR/>Krita is great and my #2Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-69738184779512029332008-11-26T16:41:00.000-05:002008-11-26T16:41:00.000-05:00Anon 4:38PM,RaceDay certainly does count, but not ...Anon 4:38PM,<BR/><BR/>RaceDay certainly does count, but not in this poll. It is not a pre-race show for a TV network that has the actual race.<BR/><BR/>We will cover shows like RaceDay, TWIN and NASCAR Now in "best of 2008" topics over the next week.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for bringing up that question.<BR/><BR/>JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-77637242480027939232008-11-26T16:38:00.000-05:002008-11-26T16:38:00.000-05:00So Race Day does not count? I get more info there...So Race Day does not count? I get more info there than any other "Pre-Race" show.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-2654749296485435012008-11-26T15:02:00.000-05:002008-11-26T15:02:00.000-05:00This is a tough call.1. Chris Myers2. Allen Bestwi...This is a tough call.<BR/><BR/>1. Chris Myers<BR/>2. Allen Bestwick<BR/><BR/>They could be tied, but I like NASCAR on FOX better than I do ESPN. I'm also hoping AB's in the booth next year, too!<BR/><BR/>3. Bill Weber (this has always been a strong point for him, along with pit road)<BR/>4. Krista Voda (only because I haven't seen too many of her shows)<BR/>5. Marc Fein (he's a nice guy, but not a NASCAR person)Anthonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08013557650546671531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-71321189435087401382008-11-26T14:34:00.000-05:002008-11-26T14:34:00.000-05:00Unfortunately the best host (Allen Bestwick) doesn...Unfortunately the best host (Allen Bestwick) doesn&#39;t work on the best show (Fox Hollywood Hotel). Without a doubt Allen improved the quality of the ESPN pre-race show 500% from 2007 simply due to talent &amp; experience. I can&#39;t help but wonder how good a <B><I>30-45 minute</I></B> pre-race show on any network could be with AB, DW &amp; Hammond/Everham (pick &#39;em) on the job.Philnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-16560766269398734812008-11-26T13:29:00.000-05:002008-11-26T13:29:00.000-05:00Chris Myers could be no. 1. I've seen many of the...Chris Myers could be no. 1. I've seen many of the interviews he does on the Tennis Channel and the job he does in baseball. It's like he has two different personalities. One for all other sports and one for NASCAR. So my fave at this point is AB, then Krista. Bill Weber is getting there. Before last season, I couldn't stand him. Last year, I couldn't believe the difference in his approach and it served him much better.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03138762423112575914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-72447382413711758152008-11-26T12:33:00.000-05:002008-11-26T12:33:00.000-05:00Fox covers a lot of ground in its half hour, but m...Fox covers a lot of ground in its half hour, but my issues are the same as with its broadcasts: too self-serving and gimmicky. Never have like Myers. He's trying too hard.<BR/><BR/>ESPN/ABC is great, but an hour is too long. Cut it in half and call me thrilled.<BR/><BR/>Nothing new to add about Voda. Awesome show with the right amount of fun.Frednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-34435023722114508412008-11-26T11:27:00.000-05:002008-11-26T11:27:00.000-05:001. Allen Bestwick2. Krista Voda.....27. Chris Myer...1. Allen Bestwick<BR/>2. Krista Voda<BR/>.....<BR/>27. Chris MyersAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-17422063349970153452008-11-26T11:11:00.000-05:002008-11-26T11:11:00.000-05:00My vote has to go to Krista Voda for the sheer rea...My vote has to go to Krista Voda for the sheer reason that Speed's approach is that less is more and we don't need more than 30 minutes to get us ready to race and she also made one heck of a witch as well. I love Allen Bestwick and his knowledge is first rate, but he needs to leave the party line alone.majorshousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01061887437257431963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-19957305322364265762008-11-26T10:22:00.000-05:002008-11-26T10:22:00.000-05:00Krista is the best. She is completely at home doin...Krista is the best. She is completely at home doing this kind of show and it shows every time. That terrific smile does'nt hurt either. Allen would be better in another format, possibly pxp.Ziekenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-46618074736948806132008-11-26T10:16:00.000-05:002008-11-26T10:16:00.000-05:00Thanks JD, this is a tough one. But I have to go w...Thanks JD, this is a tough one. <BR/><BR/>But I have to go with Allen Bestwick. Too bad he is with ESPN. It has caused him to walk the company line this season. But he brought the pre race show to the high this year that all the others last season brought to the lowest low. His knowledge of the sport, his abilities in broadcasting, his abilities to work under many different situations with many other people. Not to mention how he carried the pre-race show during rain delays. And, oh yea, still did the Monday NN every week. And I may add, not always with the same roundtable. <BR/><BR/>Not a fan of the too many hours of pre-race. And did not watch all. But the hours I did watch AB was spot on.<BR/><BR/>My second is Krista Voda. This may be off topic. But I just think of how SPEED has done so much with so little to make the truck pre-race the good show it is.Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11036612315003068127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-32926025657350061452008-11-26T09:58:00.000-05:002008-11-26T09:58:00.000-05:00AB is the best hands down and I trust ESPN will FI...AB is the best hands down and I trust ESPN will FINALLY solve their huge problem by putting him in the booth for the PxP. Chris Myers is an insult to our intelligence and has no purpose whatsoever doing pre-race coverage - even for dolts! Krista is getting good! Thanks for these columns JD - hopefully the 'powers-that-be' will sit up and pay attention and CHANGE THINGS!chasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10751889821381250237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-17760220933459244992008-11-26T08:28:00.000-05:002008-11-26T08:28:00.000-05:00I don't believe that there are more than two candi...I don't believe that there are more than two candidates.<BR/><BR/>Krista Voda's wonderful demeanor places her at the top of the pre-race show host list.<BR/><BR/>Bestwick is out of his element here; he should be demoted to play-by-play.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-34486369916060775972008-11-26T08:27:00.000-05:002008-11-26T08:27:00.000-05:001. Allen Bestwick -- just an awesome guy who does ...1. Allen Bestwick -- just an awesome guy who does the best job; 2. Krista Voda - does a great job and sure does make Speed worth watching. After seeing Chris Myers do his deal on Fox's NFL broadcast, I just do not get the "dumb" act that he persists with for NASCAR. Heck, after 7 years, pretending to still be a casual fan is just plain silly. Weber was better this year than in other years, but I still don't like his presentation.GinaV24https://www.blogger.com/profile/10828669350024430018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-65356730750503569382008-11-26T08:22:00.000-05:002008-11-26T08:22:00.000-05:00Krista is my vote for best pre-race host, and show...Krista is my vote for best pre-race host, and show. Sorry AB, but there comes a point when he toes the line just a little too much and it's getting worse.<BR/><BR/>I like Myers and the Hollywood Hotel, and unlike everyone else here, I like Webrer I don't have to look it up, cuz he already did :)ri88girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15790732350791890143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-5594473989991325762008-11-26T08:19:00.000-05:002008-11-26T08:19:00.000-05:00I love the Fox crew. I think the sum is greater th...I love the Fox crew. I think the sum is greater than its parts. Chris is great in his role with Jeff and DW. We all get ready to watch the pre-race, we've got our snacks and drinks, we sit and can feel like the Fox guys and Chris is in our family room. <BR/><BR/>I think that's why Fox is rated higher than all the other network pre-game shows. Chris has made the group popular with fans and insiders too. He has 3 Emmys and the Fox Pre-race Hollywood Hotel has been nominated for 2 Emmys.<BR/><BR/>My number 2 would be Krista.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-90878622421598349352008-11-26T07:40:00.000-05:002008-11-26T07:40:00.000-05:00I found all the pre-race activity to be useless, ...I found all the pre-race activity to be useless, overspent, and overblown. <BR/><BR/>I do like Krista Voda because of the 1/2 time as opposed to 60 to 90 minutes.Adam T. Martinhttp://www.myspace.com/adamtmartinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-83529087945359189832008-11-26T07:31:00.000-05:002008-11-26T07:31:00.000-05:00No brainer-Allen Bestwick. No one else even close....No brainer-Allen Bestwick. No one else even close. Voda's come a long way since the disasterous Nascar Nation. She's fun and breezy with the the chit chat,but is not very knowledgeable about Nascar and racing. In 2007,the Monday night gang interviewed her the week before the Homestead race. They made the mistake of going off script and asked her a specific question about Nascar and she whiffed it. The Monday night guys were roaring.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-25295594281415445632008-11-26T06:22:00.000-05:002008-11-26T06:22:00.000-05:00AB of course, but I do not underestimate Chris Mye...AB of course, but I do not underestimate Chris Myers potential. He is a clown, now. I suspect we may see that change a bit and they start allowing him to use his true professionalism. As much as I like AB, and he is currently the best, Myers is far better than he is allowed to portray right now. Overall, It wouldn't hurt my feelings if pre race was just about eliminated (except for Daytona, when anticipation is high). SPEED has the right idea throughout the year, KISS, works everytime!<BR/><BR/>Tom<BR/>Inverness, FLTomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04004047098122631995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-24967888722039852192008-11-25T20:25:00.000-05:002008-11-25T20:25:00.000-05:00My vote goes to Allen Bestwick. Even though he's ...My vote goes to Allen Bestwick. Even though he's great in the studio, I do hope this is the last time he's a nominee for this award. In my opinion he should be in the #1 NASCAR play-by-play man for ESPN in 2009 and allow Dr. Punch to take the anchor chair in the studio and assume the position of being the early favorite for 2009 NASCAR Pre-Race Show Host of the Year.<BR/><BR/>Krista Voda would be second for me with Bill Weber third. As for Myers and Fine I give Chris Myers the nod for 4th place because of his tenure working NASCAR TV broadcasts. I will add though that I don't think Fox uses him properly in the host role. I don't think that in his 9th year covering this sport he should still be playing the "NASCAR Dummy" role. Unless he actually hasn't learned anything about this sport after all these years (which I HIGHLY doubt is the case), I personally would prefer it if Fox would let us hear more of the broadcast professional side of Myers I hear on Fox Sports Radio and on the NFL on Fox and less/none of the "What is a lugnut?", "I have nothing to say so I'll just call Dick Berggren old", and "I kid because I care" gimmick.stricklinfan82https://www.blogger.com/profile/01808897974344304657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-69661651100013766912008-11-25T20:23:00.000-05:002008-11-25T20:23:00.000-05:00Allen Bestwick hands down.I did not watch much of ...Allen Bestwick hands down.<BR/>I did not watch much of the truck pre race shows this year to be honest. Not because of Krista, but because of the timing of the races I had to watch 90% of them on my DVR.<BR/><BR/>What I did watch of Krista I liked. As PammH said who they are paired with during the show makes a huge difference in the over all pre race show, but this is just about the host.<BR/><BR/>If we were rating the overall show, Cup on Fox would slightly beat out the Trucks on Speed. But thats just because DW cracks me up picking on Hammond.Groverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04686993641661235360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-55414546168275821202008-11-25T19:52:00.000-05:002008-11-25T19:52:00.000-05:00I like Krista's pre-race show because it seems mor...I like Krista's pre-race show because it seems more spontaneous being on pit road and all but Allen's got everyone else beat handsdown.Vicky Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13084198036514255332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-46539761517503169342008-11-25T19:23:00.000-05:002008-11-25T19:23:00.000-05:00West Coast Diane said:JD said: "Bestwick, just wha...West Coast Diane said:<BR/><BR/>JD said:<BR/><BR/> "Bestwick, just what the "doctor" ordered (my quotations).<BR/><BR/>First, I though, a sublimial message, perhaps, because the out right, out loud ones haven't worked. Yet!<BR/> <BR/>Couldn't stop laughing thinking of Dr. P "ordering" Alan to take his job...please!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com